Diagnostics Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Synchronized Cardioversion
A
Cardioversion <48 for Afib b/c after 48 blood has been pooling to long. delivers electrical current to <3 at specific moment in the cardiac cycle (r wave) prevents it happening in refractory period
USED FOR: ATRIAL FLUTTER, AFIB, VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA w/ pulse
2
Q
Carotid US
A
determine narrowed of blked arteries for why a stroke happened
3
Q
CONFUSION ASSESSMENT METHO
A
Diagnosis of delirium
1) Acute onset & fluctuating course
2) Inattention (distraction/ not sure what is said)
3) disorganized thinking or altered level of consciousness
4
Q
GCS
A
15= best
<8 severe head injury
9-12 moderate head injury
13+ minor head injury
